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adjective

as in fringed

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verb

past tense of flounce
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as in pranced

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as in frilled

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flounced
  1. fringed
  2. pranced
  3. embroidered
  4. laced
  5. minced
  6. wreathed
  7. sequined
  8. strutted
Adjective
  • Their very existence off the reef-fringed, tropical shores of Vanuatu had been debated by scientists—until now.
    — Samantha Falewée, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • In the 70s, fringed vests were worn as tops paired with a flare jean.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of fringed
Verb
  • As Darrell Royal, the old football coach at Texas once said … one of his players pranced into the end zone and started beating on his own chest.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 July 2026
  • Then Surge zipped through a tunnel and pranced around the ring.
    — Ross Mantle, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Definition of pranced
Verb
  • Pop its collar to reveal the House Check embroidered directly on the leather.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 10 Nov. 2026
  • And a black satin long pouch is embroidered with 125 rhinestones of varying shapes in a graphic pattern, fitting for the anniversary year.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of embroidered
Adjective
  • The Babylone style is a laced stiletto sandal that is decorated at the toe strap with the YSL Cassandre in a bronze-tone metal.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • After Yancy witnesses the murder of Florida’s finest fixer, an ambitious state attorney teams him up with a strait-laced forensic accountant to solve the crime.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of laced
Verb
  • At omakase restaurants, a hand roll is typically a penultimate bite — the fish trimmings minced, seasoning with a flutter of scallion greens and handed across the bar.
    — John Kessler, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For her part, Barr has not minced words when voicing her frustrations with Fishman.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of minced
Verb
  • In the bathroom, there are shuttered windows wreathed with Como silk and a luscious roll-top bath.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
  • On a hill wreathed in mist above the dark sea that runs between New Zealand’s North and South Islands, Ward and others crossed rugged farmland late on Tuesday night, carrying seven crates in silence by dim red torchlight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of wreathed
Adjective
  • Yellows, oranges and more cascaded throughout the dress, with sequined pieces elevating the look further.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Donna, meanwhile, paired her red jersey with a sequined black jacket with the Kansas City logo emblazoned on the back.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of sequined
Verb
  • Dressed in brown textured leopard print pants and a yellow tank top, Lima strutted down the catwalk donning heavy silver jewelry, including an oversize chainlink necklace and a bracketing cuff on each earlobe.
    — Arushi Jacob, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The door opened and the powder-room pioneer strutted out, two thumbs up in an initial review for a new piece of public infrastructure that could soon come to neighborhoods across the city.
    — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of strutted
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“Flounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounced. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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